Solar Energy: Know How

By: Casey

This picture shows how we can use the solar panel to heat water and help power appliances inside the house like lights, televisions, and dishwashers.

Solar energy is used when the suns rays reach earth. We can use solar panels or plants to collect the suns energy. This energy

This picture shows how the suns rays in solar panels can heat water.

can be converted into heat for air, water, and electricity. Plants store the energy from the sun where they grow. This is a process called photosynthesis.The energy from the plants is released when the plants are burned. solar thermal applications can be used to heat liquids and heat buildings. When we want to convert energy to electricity we use photovoltaic applications.

Solar energy is a inexhaustible fuel source. This means

that we can keep using the suns energy and it wont run out. Solar energy can be used almost anywhere. You can use it on houses, and

cars. Many scientists are experimenting with solar powered cars today. Solar energy also does not cause pollution. Although solar power is a great way to get electricity and heat, the amount

of sunlight is never constant, and you need a large surface area to collect energy.